Quote Originally Posted by Sharky View Post
(except maybe Captain Jaime.....)
It really is the Storm vs. Lyon, and in that deal he really hasn't done badly at all. Just goes to show that not playing Origin (as I am sure he would've been the first centre picked the past 3-4 series) has kept him fresh and health(ier). I'd love to know how he went from busted and hobbling 2 weeks ago, to fighting fit the past two weeks.

Melbourne were clinical, and thanks to Manly's ineptitude, never looked to get out of third gear, they look fresh and relaxed, which could be the biggest benefit going into the grand final, depending on which rabbitohs turn up tomorrow night.

NRL will be privately spewing, they would have very much wanted a Souths vs. Manly final or Dogs vs. Manly final, ratings, media and supporter gear sales would have been through the roof.

If Melbourne play like their last two games next week, they will win.